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Bicing - community bicycles in Barcelona


Bicing - Barcelona's new transport system
Bicing - Barcelona's new transport system



Bicing

Barcelona's new transport system is called Bicing. It is a huge investment; in only it's two first years of operation more than 400 bike stations have been placed around the city. The stations are strategically located near bus stops and metro stations. Unfortunately Bicing is presently only available for local residents.

There were plans to offer Bicing to the city's visitors, but after strong protests from the city's bike rental firms, this proposal was rejected.

This means that until further notice Bicing is only available for residents in Catalonia.

The Bicing office:

Plaça de Carles Pi i Sunyer, 8
Barcelona
08002
http://www.bicing.com 

Metro stop: Pl. Catalunya, L1

Opening hours:
Mon - Sun 8.30 am - 5.30 pm

How does it work?

First, apply for a Bicing card (see above). You need a credit/debit card to apply. Once you have received the card you can immediately start cycling.

You should borrow the bike for no more than 30 minutes and if you go over that time you need to pay extra. If you don't return your bike within two hours you are fined €6 and sent a warning notice. After three warnings you lose your card. The bikes are to be used as transport within the city and not for longer trips.

Cost

The card has an annual cost of €30.

Opening hours

Pick up / Drop off your bike at all stations:

Sunday - Thursday: 5 am -12 pm
Friday and Saturday: open 24 hours

 


BICING stations - Click to enlarge
BICING stations - Click to enlarge






 

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